In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Dhing APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Potato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.2% below the period average and just 48.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Potato.
The ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Potato prices at Dhing APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹1,525. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,230 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,480 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,300 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Potato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dhing APMC posted this Potato rate on 12 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.